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Police officers, border police and General security service (Shin bet) conducted in the Arab village Issawiya located on the Northern outskirts of Jerusalem, an operation in which were arrested 51 suspected of involvement in the riots, the press service of the police.

In the operation, dubbed «Operation 700», were involved hundreds of police and border guards.

In parallel with the detention of law enforcement agencies ensured the safety of municipal officials to remove barricades and debris at the entrance of Isawiya, cleaning of garbage, and improving lighting in the village.

Suspects for the day will be taken to the court for decision on prolongation of arrest.

In Jerusalem arrested more than 50 Arabs suspected of involvement in the riots 23.10.2017